My medium is paper clay. Its flexibility, lightness and strength allow me to sculpt unique personalities infused with energy and movement. By abstracting their forms, I give them a surreal yet expressionistic quality. When I integrate a series of pieces together, conversations seem to happen!

My sculptures are built with thin slabs of clay similar to a hollow vessel. Patterned, textured surface treatments and color expand the dynamics of the pieces.

Whether light-hearted or serious, my bodies of work come from narratives inspired by social issues, mythological and biblical tales, music, dance and my personal experiences. As I reflect on the world that touches my life, I hope that you, too, will become part of the dialogue.

Over the past decade, I have had the privilege to study with some of the most recognized ceramics sculptors who greatly influenced my work. They included Deborah Fritts, Esther Shimazu, Arthur Gonzalez, Richard Notkin, Claudia Alvarez, Brad Miller, Del Harrow, Peter Durst, Jeff Wenzel and other noted artists. The Anderson Ranch, The Medocino Art Center, Santa Fe Clay and the Art Students League of Denver provided the creative and supportive environments in which my art could flourish.

Webster College - St. Louis, MissouriMaster of Arts: Interrelated Arts for Children

Inspired by my love of art and community out-reach, for over 30 years I have designed my career path to follow these passions. The foundation was initiated through my studies in art at the University of Wisconsin and my Master’s work in Interrelated Arts for Children from Webster College, leading to teaching in the public schools as an art consultant and producing participatory exhibits for kids in museums. This entre into the non-profit world set the stage for creative positions that included public and community relations, volunteer coordination, film production, sales with an exhibit company, marketing, development including grant writing and special events, and development for an alternative art gallery, among other challenging forays.

In the mid-90s, I held the position of director at a grass-roots, multi-cultural museum. It afforded me opportunities to take innovative concepts and actualize them in the forms of art exhibitions, educational programs and collaborations with a broad range of people from diverse ethnic and religious communities.

In 2000, I accepted the position of Executive Director of the Art Students League of Denver, holding the position for twelve years. Committed to making the school a vibrant organization, I spearheaded community out-reach through partnerships and collaborations, using the arts to build relationships and become more inclusive of Denver’s diversity. As the school flourished, we fully supported the students and faculty in reaching their highest potential.

Currently I am fulfilling my life-long dream of being a full time sculptor.